GRE Word List
PHYSIOGNOMY
the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance
The meaning of the word physiognomy is the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| elusive | tending to elude: such as |
| finery | ornament |
| rally | to muster for a common purpose |
| nautical | of, relating to, or associated with seamen, navigation, or ships |
| clipper | one that clips something |
| suffocate | to stop the respiration of (as by strangling or asphyxiation) |
| rapport | a friendly, harmonious relationship |
| prattle | prate |
| betray | to lead astray |
| bowdlerize | to expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar |